Kern County Air Pollution Mitigation Fund

This fund supports projects related to:

• Planning
• Education
• Infrastructure
• Incentives
• Equipment, Vehicles
• Commercial and Residential Energy Efficiency

All incentive programs, vehicle or equipment purchase projects, or infrastructure construction projects such as bicycle lanes or electric vehicle charging stations must include a written commitment evidencing matching funds, and a 5-year estimate of anticipated emissions reductions that would result from a successful implementation of the project. Additionally, vehicle or equipment purchase projects must involve CARB-certified equipment or engines.

All incentive programs, vehicle or equipment purchase projects, or infrastructure construction projects seeking a total of $75,000 or less must provide a 1:1 match. Projects seeking a total between $75,000 – $200,000 must evidence a 2:1 match.

All incentive programs, vehicle or equipment purchase projects, or infrastructure construction projects must provide a 5-year quantified estimate of pollution reductions that would occur following the successful implementation of the project.

Any on-road or off-road vehicle projects, or any other equipment purchases, must be designed to purchase all-electric or other type of CARB-certified zero emissions equipment or vehicles. Vehicle motors must be all electric – hybrid, gas, or diesel engines are not eligible. All motorized vehicular and equipment projects must complete a supplementary application schedule detailing the specific equipment or vehicles to be replaced/purchased, provide documentation of appropriate levels of CARB certification for the new vehicles or equipment, and proof of scrapping of any replaced engines or equipment. Any vehicles or equipment scrapped must be in current regular service in Kern County and provide documentation of current service, including DMV registration if applicable. At the Rose Foundation’s discretion, equipment or vehicle purchase projects may be required to produce a certificate specifically naming the Rose Foundation as an additional insured.

If your group is awarded a grant, you must provide a final grant report at the completion of your project. If your project is longer than one year, you must provide an interim report as well. The final report is required before your group can receive additional funding. Grantees are also required to acknowledge grant funding in all project signage and publicly distributed materials.